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878 pages • first pub 1848 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099540823
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
London in the 1840s worships money at the expense of love. Mr Dombey pins all his hopes and affections on his son, Paul, and cruelly neglects his loving daughter, Florence. This novel charts Dombey's progress, through tragedy to enlightenment.
Community Reviews Summary of 740 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
sad 53%
hopeful 46%
funny 44%
dark 26%
challenging 22%
tense 18%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 14%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 42% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Sexism, Slavery
878 pages • first pub 1848 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099540823
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
London in the 1840s worships money at the expense of love. Mr Dombey pins all his hopes and affections on his son, Paul, and cruelly neglects his loving daughter, Florence. This novel charts Dombey's progress, through tragedy to enlightenment.
Community Reviews Summary of 740 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
sad 53%
hopeful 46%
funny 44%
dark 26%
challenging 22%
tense 18%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 14%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 42% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Sexism, Slavery